*Olivia*

“They’re ready. We need to go now.”

Giovani’s hand fell out of mine as soon as Gabriele said those words. A dark look crossed his face as he got to his feet.

“Ready for what?” Tallon demanded, glancing between Gabriele and Giovani.

“Nothing that concerns you,” Gabriele said coldy, not even sparing a glance toward Tallon. It was the first time I’d seen anyone be so dismissive of Tallon, and clearly, Tallon wasn’t ...